Politics

IPED Celebrating 40 years of promoting entrepreneurship

The Institute of Private Enterprise Development (IPED) has launched a year of activities to celebrate its 40th anniversary. The anniversary is being held under the theme “A legacy of Empowerment: 40 Years of Promoting Entrepreneurship, Transforming Lives, and Supporting National Development.” Founded by the late Dr Yesu Persuad in 1985, IPED emerged from his belief […]

Disability Council urges Commercial Banks to put better systems in place to accommodate persons with disabilities

The Guyana Council of Organisations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) is urging commercial banks to eliminate discriminatory practices against persons living with disabilities in light of the recent announcement of reforms for the Banking Sector. In a statement, the Council said it fully supports the initiative to reform the banking sector as announced by the […]

Government signs Production Sharing Agreement for shallow-water oil block with consortium led by TotalEnergies

By Svetlana Marshall The Government of Guyana, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, today signed off on a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) for a shallow-water Block offshore Guyana with a consortium comprising TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy and PETRONAS. It is the first PSA to be inked since the signing of the Production Sharing Agreement with U.S oil […]

Nothing strange with Guyana covering cost for Prosecuting Attorneys in extradition case -AG Nandlall

A Ministry of Home Affairs document released by the Mohameds on their “Team Mohamed” social media page has revealed that the Government of Guyana is covering a US$62,500 bill for the Jamaican Attorneys who are working on behalf of the US Government in the extradition case against businessmen Nazar Mohamed and Azruddin Mohamed. Attorney General […]

Attorneys for US Government present key documents to Court in Mohameds extradition case

Attorneys representing the United States Government in the extradition proceedings against Nazar and Azruddin Mohamed, handed over key documents to the Court this morning as the hearing continued. Those documents included a diplomatic note and warrants from US authorities.   In late October, the US Government formally requested the extradition of the father and son […]

Government and Police still to answer key questions about gas station attack – Fmr. Chief of Staff

Two weeks after the deadly Mobil Gas Station bombing on Regent Street in Georgetown, the Guyana Police Force and the Government have remained relatively silent on key issues surrounding the attack including the motive. Appearing on this week’s edition of SOURCES, former Guyana Defence Force Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral (Ret’d) Dr Gary Best said […]

Elections Accessibility Audit and Observation Report launched

The Guyana Council of Organizations for Persons with Disabilities (GCOPD) has reported that while 82.9% of the polling stations used in the September 1 General and Regional Elections were located on the ground floor of buildings, the majority of available ramps were poorly designed and unsafe for use. The organisation launched its  Elections Accessibility Audit […]